Worker safety remains a top priority for manufacturing and production, but establishing a safe work environment requires more than just developing a safety plan. It requires strategic execution.
One way to improve facility safety is by providing employees with the personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment they need to work safely. That’s easier said than done, however. In a busy facility, supplying the safety gear your workers need when they need it can be difficult. You try to stock items like respirators, gloves, earplugs and safety eyewear, but all too often employees complain they can’t find the safety items they need.
That’s where PPE vending machines can help. With inventory control solutions like industrial vending machines, companies can begin to see improvement in employee PPE usage and compliance almost immediately. And because of our unique cellular connectivity, 1sourcevend’s vending machines can be installed via Verizon network to set up practically anywhere.
Companies can dispense critical PPE and safety equipment through vending machines at the point of use; they can track each employee’s PPE usage and ensure 24/7 access to safety equipment, reducing injury and medical claims as well as eliminating excuses for not wearing their gear.
As a result, distributors that provide vending machines and inventory-management solutions to customers for PPE are providing additional value that goes beyond price.
1sourcevend’s inventory management solutions help distributors improve facility safety in these ways:
- Give 24/7 Access to Safety Supplies
Now end-users have round-the-clock access to the material and safety supplies they need to work safely. This means zero excuses for not wearing the PPE required for regulatory compliance. - Cellular Connectivity
A cellular connection that doesn’t rely on a company’s internal infrastructure, wi-fi signal or hotspot offers increased flexibility, security and speed of implementation, a feature especially helpful for customers at government facilities or military bases with higher security requirements. - Better PPE Compatibility
Companies gain improved control over the PPE and safety equipment in use at each facility. There are certain guidelines that must be adhered to when pairing PPE items. This ensures each piece of safety equipment is compatible with its components and provides the highest level of safety possible. - Minimize Waste and Shrinkage
Companies now have improved visibility into who is using PPE and who isn’t. End-users can simply assign employee identification numbers and set customizable user permissions and restrictions to begin tracking safety equipment usage on disposable and returnable items. - Increase Worker Productivity and Accountability
Workers spend less time searching for the PPE and safety supplies they need. Safety items are available at point-of-use for increased productivity. Employees experience increased ownership and responsibility for the PPE items they need to perform their job. - Document PPE Usage
Companies have improved tracking and robust reporting capability on disposable items, as well as check-in/check-out capability on larger, returnable items for increased visibility and precise inventory control leading to improved compliance inventory control. - Forecast Safety Purchasing
Gather important historical data on item usage needed to help make better informed decisions on future inventory needs, guiding initiatives for improved spending and budgeting.
Watch our video, 1sourcevend: The Benefits of Vending for Inventory Control, to learn more now.
We want to help improve your customer’s facility safety program with industrial vending solutions customized to their needs. Request a free online demo of our powerful software or contact us directly at 901-345-6011.